Boring Notch changelog
Back to Boring Notch8 releases since October 2024 · GitHub releases, checked Oct 26, 2026
2.7.3Latest
Fixes:
- **Fixed regression in album artwork view
- Fixed HUD for older versions of macOS
- Added volume feedback for HUD when enabled in macOS settings
- Added option to display percentages for HUDs
- Created a new custom HUD for when the notch is open
- Fixed NowPlaying controller launching Apple Music by itself
- Improved responsiveness of volume slider
- Improved onboarding experience
Shelf 2.0
Major update with improved stability, enhanced functionality, and a refreshed UI.
- New Context Menu** – Right-click in the notch to access various file actions
- Multi-Item Selection – Hold ⇧ for consecutive or ⌘ for non-consecutive
selections
- Double-Click to Open – Double-click on selected files to open them
- Move by Default – Dragging files now moves them; hold ⌥ to copy
- Simplified Removal – Files can be removed after dragging (configurable in Settings)
- Expanded Drag Detection – The shelf opens when files are dragged into the notch area
- Expanded Sharing – More sharing services available in Settings
Complete HUD Replacement
Full support for macOS system controls:
- Screen Brightness, Keyboard Brightness, and System Volume
- Keyboard Brightness Controls: ⌘ + Brightness Down/Up
- Option (⌥) – Triggers alternate action configured in Settings
- Option + Shift (⌥ ⇧) – Adjustments in smaller increments
Music Enhancements
- YouTube Music Support Rewritten – Now powered by WebSocket for better accuracy and performance
Note: Requires version 3.11+ of YouTube Music/Pear Desktop. Updating is strongly recommended.
- Redesigned Music Controls – Fully customizable:
- Skip backward/forward by 15 seconds
- Adjust music app volume
- Mark favorite songs (Apple Music &
YouTube MusiZ
- Rearrange or remove existing controls
- Optimized Spotify Artwork Cache – Significantly reduced storage usage with automatic cleanup
- Lyrics (Beta) – View synchronized lyrics for currently playing songs
Calendar Improvements
- New setting to hide all-day events
- New setting to auto-scroll to next current or upcoming event
- New setting to prevent truncation of long event names
Improved Window Behavior
- Enhanced Fullscreen Detection – Significantly more reliable
- Better Edge Handling – Fixed top edge cursor issues
- Reduced Title Bar Interference – Less intrusive during fullscreen
- Lock Screen Support – Notch now appears on lock screen
- Screenshot Privacy – Hide notch from screenshots and recordings
Advanced Settings
- Cleaner interface with lesser-used settings moved to Advanced
- Accent color override reintroduced
General Enhancements
- Numerous UI fixes and polish
- Localization updates across all supported languages
@azhao4227 · @bueckerlars · @TheMalenia · @Corentin132 · @SupKittyMeow · @M7T5M3P · @charshith · @Decryptu · @EnesCinr · @lambegraham
2.7.2
Fixes:
- **Fixed default sneak peak
Fixes:
- Fixed update signing**
- Improved animations
- Fixed shadow clipping
Shelf 2.0
Major update with improved stability, enhanced functionality, and a refreshed UI.
- New Context Menu – Right-click in the notch to access various file actions
- Multi-Item Selection – Hold ⇧ for consecutive or ⌘ for non-consecutive
selections
- Double-Click to Open – Double-click on selected files to open them
- Move by Default – Dragging files now moves them; hold ⌥ to copy
- Simplified Removal – Files can be removed after dragging (configurable in Settings)
- Expanded Drag Detection – The shelf opens when files are dragged into the notch area
- Expanded Sharing – More sharing services available in Settings
Complete HUD Replacement
Full support for macOS system controls:
- Screen Brightness, Keyboard Brightness, and System Volume
- Keyboard Brightness Controls: ⌘ + Brightness Down/Up
- Option (⌥) – Triggers alternate action configured in Settings
- Option + Shift (⌥ ⇧) – Adjustments in smaller increments
Music Enhancements
- YouTube Music Support Rewritten – Now powered by WebSocket for better accuracy and performance
Note: Requires version 3.11+ of YouTube Music/Pear Desktop. Updating is strongly recommended.
- Redesigned Music Controls – Fully customizable:
- Skip backward/forward by 15 seconds
- Adjust music app volume
- Mark favorite songs (Apple Music &
YouTube MusiZ
- Rearrange or remove existing controls
- Optimized Spotify Artwork Cache – Significantly reduced storage usage with automatic cleanup
- Lyrics (Beta) – View synchronized lyrics for currently playing songs
Calendar Improvements
- New setting to hide all-day events
- New setting to auto-scroll to next current or upcoming event
- New setting to prevent truncation of long event names
Improved Window Behavior
- Enhanced Fullscreen Detection – Significantly more reliable
- Better Edge Handling – Fixed top edge cursor issues
- Reduced Title Bar Interference – Less intrusive during fullscreen
- Lock Screen Support – Notch now appears on lock screen
- Screenshot Privacy – Hide notch from screenshots and recordings
Advanced Settings
- Cleaner interface with lesser-used settings moved to Advanced
- Accent color override reintroduced
General Enhancements
- Numerous UI fixes and polish
- Localization updates across all supported languages
@azhao4227 · @bueckerlars · @TheMalenia · @Corentin132 · @SupKittyMeow · @M7T5M3P · @charshith · @Decryptu · @EnesCinr · @lambegraham
2.7.1
Fixes:
- Fixed update signing
- Improved animations
- Fixed shadow clipping
Shelf 2.0
Major update with improved stability, enhanced functionality, and a refreshed UI.
- New Context Menu – Right-click in the notch to access various file actions
- Multi-Item Selection – Hold ⇧ for consecutive or ⌘ for non-consecutive
selections
- Double-Click to Open – Double-click on selected files to open them
- Move by Default – Dragging files now moves them; hold ⌥ to copy
- Simplified Removal – Files can be removed after dragging (configurable in Settings)
- Expanded Drag Detection – The shelf opens when files are dragged into the notch area
- Expanded Sharing – More sharing services available in Settings
Complete HUD Replacement
Full support for macOS system controls:
- Screen Brightness, Keyboard Brightness, and System Volume
- Keyboard Brightness Controls: ⌘ + Brightness Down/Up
- Option (⌥) – Triggers alternate action configured in Settings
- Option + Shift (⌥ ⇧) – Adjustments in smaller increments
Music Enhancements
- YouTube Music Support Rewritten – Now powered by WebSocket for better accuracy and performance
Note: Requires version 3.11+ of YouTube Music/Pear Desktop. Updating is strongly recommended.
- Redesigned Music Controls – Fully customizable:
- Skip backward/forward by 15 seconds
- Adjust music app volume
- Mark favorite songs (Apple Music &
YouTube MusiZ
- Rearrange or remove existing controls
- Optimized Spotify Artwork Cache – Significantly reduced storage usage with automatic cleanup
- Lyrics (Beta) – View synchronized lyrics for currently playing songs
Calendar Improvements
- New setting to hide all-day events
- New setting to auto-scroll to next current or upcoming event
- New setting to prevent truncation of long event names
Improved Window Behavior
- Enhanced Fullscreen Detection – Significantly more reliable
- Better Edge Handling – Fixed top edge cursor issues
- Reduced Title Bar Interference – Less intrusive during fullscreen
- Lock Screen Support – Notch now appears on lock screen
- Screenshot Privacy – Hide notch from screenshots and recordings
Advanced Settings
- Cleaner interface with lesser-used settings moved to Advanced
- Accent color override reintroduced
General Enhancements
- Numerous UI fixes and polish
- Localization updates across all supported languages
@azhao4227 · @bueckerlars · @TheMalenia · @Corentin132 · @SupKittyMeow · @M7T5M3P · @charshith · @Decryptu · @EnesCinr · @lambegraham
2.7
Shelf 2.0
Major update with improved stability, enhanced functionality, and a refreshed UI.
- New Context Menu – Right-click in the notch to access various file actions
- Multi-Item Selection – Hold ⇧ for consecutive or ⌘ for non-consecutive
selections
- Double-Click to Open – Double-click on selected files to open them
- Move by Default – Dragging files now moves them; hold ⌥ to copy
- Simplified Removal – Files can be removed after dragging (configurable in Settings)
- Expanded Drag Detection – The shelf opens when files are dragged into the notch area
- Expanded Sharing – More sharing services available in Settings
Complete HUD Replacement
Full support for macOS system controls:
- Screen Brightness, Keyboard Brightness, and System Volume
- Keyboard Brightness Controls: ⌘ + Brightness Down/Up
- Option (⌥) – Triggers alternate action configured in Settings
- Option + Shift (⌥ ⇧) – Adjustments in smaller increments
Music Enhancements
- YouTube Music Support Rewritten – Now powered by WebSocket for better accuracy and performance
Note: Requires version 3.11+ of YouTube Music/Pear Desktop. Updating is strongly recommended.
- Redesigned Music Controls – Fully customizable:
- Skip backward/forward by 15 seconds
- Adjust music app volume
- Mark favorite songs (Apple Music &
YouTube MusiZ
- Rearrange or remove existing controls
- Optimized Spotify Artwork Cache – Significantly reduced storage usage with automatic cleanup
- Lyrics (Beta) – View synchronized lyrics for currently playing songs
Calendar Improvements
- New setting to hide all-day events
- New setting to auto-scroll to next current or upcoming event
- New setting to prevent truncation of long event names
Improved Window Behavior
- Enhanced Fullscreen Detection – Significantly more reliable
- Better Edge Handling – Fixed top edge cursor issues
- Reduced Title Bar Interference – Less intrusive during fullscreen
- Lock Screen Support – Notch now appears on lock screen
- Screenshot Privacy – Hide notch from screenshots and recordings
Advanced Settings
- Cleaner interface with lesser-used settings moved to Advanced
- Accent color override reintroduced
General Enhancements
- Numerous UI fixes and polish
- Localization updates across all supported languages
@azhao4227 · @bueckerlars · @TheMalenia · @Corentin132 · @SupKittyMeow · @M7T5M3P · @charshith · @Decryptu · @EnesCinr · @lambegraham
2.6
We're thrilled to announce the release of Wolf Painting version 2.6! 🎊 This major update brings numerous improvements and new features that will make your experience even more enjoyable.
- 🧠 Improved memory management and thread safety across the app
- 🎥 Enhanced webcam handling with better session lifecycle management
- 🎨 Added option to choose between classic and modern notch animations
- ⚡️ Improved fullscreen detection with Finder exclusion
- 🔄 Better hover state handling and reduced animation flicker
- 🔋 Enhanced power status notifications and battery indicators
- ⚙️ Improved screen lock and display change handling
- 🎵 Better music playback state tracking and elapsed time accuracy
- ✨ Added "Buy us a coffee" option in Welcome screen
- ⚠️ Added warning badges for unsupported extensions
- 🐛 Various bug fixes and stability improvements
- For more details, check out our website
2.5
We're thrilled to announce the release of Jellyfin Snoring version 2.5! 🎊 This major update brings numerous improvements and new features that will make your experience even more enjoyable.
- 🧠 Taught our app that RAM isn't an all-you-can-eat buffet (fixed those pesky memory leaks that made your computer think it was training ChatGPT)
- Improved full-screen media detection (Thanks @MicroVisionKit!)
- Jiggly wobbly notch open and close animation.
- Fixed AirDrop invisible window issue and improved error handling 📱
- Improved gesture sensitivity and controls 🖐️
- Better performance optimizations ⚡
- Fixed various minor bugs and stability issues 🐛
- For more details, check out our website.
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/110c63f9-775f-4ce4-a99a-ddb48456762d
2.4
We're excited to bring you version 2.4 of Jolly Dolphin 🐬 (Dreaming) with some amazing new features and improvements! 🎊
- 🧠 Taught our app that RAM isn't an all-you-can-eat buffet (fixed those pesky memory leaks that made your computer think it was training ChatGPT)
- Fixed AirDrop invisible window issue and improved error handling 📱
- Improved gesture sensitivity and controls 🖐️
- Better memory management and performance optimizations ⚡
- Enhanced UI responsiveness across virtual desktops 🖥️
- Fixed various minor bugs and stability issues 🐛
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d34636b4-ca44-4a33-8177-1ad19ba5a413
2.3
We're thrilled to announce the release of Glowing Panda version 2.3! 🎊 This major update brings numerous improvements and new features that will make your app-building experience even more enjoyable.
> > * Rewritten Layout: The Speed Demon 🏃♂️ Our layout has been reworked for better performance, making it faster and smoother. We've also added some fancy animations to keep things interesting 😎 > * Polished Managers: The Playback Pro 🎵 Playback managers have been revamped to ensure a seamless experience. No more buffering or crashes – we've got this covered 💪 > * Calendar & Music Activity: The Visual Showstopper 📆 A fancy blur background behind music activity has been added to enhance the app's visual appeal. It's like a mini-movie in your app 🍿 > * Customization Options: Make it Yours (Sort Of) 🎨 More customization options have been introduced to personalize your glow. We've also added some new emojis to make things more fun 🤪 > * Improved Settings: Don't Lose Your Stuff 🗂️ New and improved settings that actually save changes 🔄. No more wondering where you put that pesky setting 🔍 > * Resource Management Optimizations: The Secret Sauce ⚙️ Our resource management has been optimized for a faster app. We've also added some secret sauce (just kidding, it's just good old-fashioned coding magic ✨) > * Bug Fixes: 🚫 We've squashed some pesky bugs that caused issues with HUDs and Download Manager settings, shelf icon responsiveness, and General tab in Settings. > * Update Check: 🔄 A new feature to check for updates in the Settings / About section has been added. > * Non-Notch Display Customization: 🖥️ Customization options for non-notch displays have been introduced to ensure a seamless experience for all users. > * GitHub Link Update: 🔄 The GitHub link in the settings has been updated to ensure easy access to the latest updates. > * Calendar & Behavior: 📅 Fixed calendar data handling and behavior issues (Thanks @Alexander5015 !) > * Music Features: 🎵 Added keyboard shortcut for music sneakPeek (Thanks @freepicheep!) and improved Mirror logic (Thanks @Alexander5015 ! > * App Management: 🔄 Implemented app restart functionality (Thanks @Alexander5015 !) > * Media Player: 🎬 New timeline slider and centered controls with tinting options (Based on @Alexander5015 work) > * Live Activity: 📱 Added option to disable music live activity > * UI Improvements: 🎨 Fixed sizing and spacing issues, especially notch content overlap > * Gesture System: 🤚 Improved gesture logic (Thanks @Alexander5015 !) > * Header Update: 🔄 Removed "Glowing 🐼" text from header > * Settings Enhancement: ⚙️ Added new Appearance and Shortcuts tabs > * Fixed a bug that caused shelf to be unresponsive to drag and drop @Alexander5015 🛠️ > * Fixed a bug that caused sliding text to be invisible 📝 > * Fixed a bug that re-enabled music live activity on media actions 🎵 > * Fixed a bug that caused the app flickering when Apple Intelligence windows were open @Alexander5015 🌟 > * Settings window won't open on start @Alexander5015 🛠️ > * New feature for battery that reflects low-power mode by @freepicheep 🔋 > * Preparing for custom animations in the live activity 🎉 > * Boring notch now stays centered around the notch when changing virtual desktops. 🌟 > * Keyboard shortcut I added to toggle the entire notch. @freepicheep 📝 >
You can download the update by clicking on this link: Click here
We'd like to thank our amazing community and supporters for their continued support. Without you, we wouldn't be here today! 🙏 We're also grateful for the occasional (okay, frequent) bug reports that help us improve the app 😜
Keep shining with Glowing Panda! 💡 We'll keep working hard to make it an even brighter and more enjoyable experience for you. Thanks for sticking around 🤝